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Outside reading novel

Outside reading novel. ELA 7-8. A Definition of Literary Merit. The work of literature : 1 .Entertains the reader and is interesting to read . 2 .Does not merely conform to the expectations of a single genre or formula

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Outside reading novel

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  1. Outside reading novel ELA 7-8

  2. A Definition of Literary Merit The work of literature: 1.Entertains the reader and is interesting to read. 2.Does not merely conform to the expectations of a single genre or formula 3.Has been judged to have artistic quality by the literary community (teachers, students, librarians, critics, other writers, the reading public). 4.Has stood the test of time in some way, regardless of the date of publication. 5.Shows thematic depth: The themes merit revisiting and study because they are complex and nuanced. 6.Demonstrates innovation in style, voice, structure, characterization, plot and/or description. 7.May have a social, political or ideological impact on society during the lifetime of the author or afterward. 8.Does not fall into the traps of “pulp” fiction such as clichéd or derivative descriptions and plot devices, or sentimentality rather than “earned” emotion. 9.Is intended by the author to communicate in an artistic manner. 10.Is universal in its appeal (i.e., the themes and insights are not only accessible to one culture or time period).

  3. Why read? “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
 -Dr. Seuss

  4. Objectives/Goals • Developing a critical opinion about a work of literature • Appreciation of literature • Ability to choose texts of merit on your own • Reading for enjoyment 

  5. Outside Reading Novel • Choose one novel of literary merit to read over the next month. This work must be contemporary or classic and you will be required to defend your choice and to analyze and refer to it in class discussions and writing assignments. If you want a list of suggested titles, try asking friends, your parents, the local bookstore clerk, a librarian or other teachers — or even me. • Novel DUE by Friday, August 22nd

  6. Outside Reading Novel Requirements • Must be a minimum of 250 pages. • You must obtain this book through the public library or the library here at school or you may purchase the book. You may use an e-reader but not a cell phone to read your novel in class. • We will be reading this book both inside and outside of class: In class activities: Silent Reading Close Reading Journal Writing Outside activities: Reading chapters assigned by your group Reader Response Writing Reader Response Discussions Novel genres to choose from: Memoir Biography Young Adult Fiction Non-Fiction NOT: Twilight series or The Hunger Games or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series.

  7. Examples of Outside Reading Novels • Examples of Contemporary Novels: Life of Pi, The God of Small Things, The Kite Runner, The Lovely Bones, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Prep, The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (my personal favorite)

  8. Assignments to expect while reading & After • Analysis Worksheets • Reader Response Entries • Online/Media Presentation • Oral Interviews (if we have time)

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